chiffon

UK
/ʃɪˈfɒn/
US
/ʃɪˈfɑn/

Translations

chiffonnoun
chiffons
pl
The dress was made of delicate chiffon.
Платье было сделано из нежного шифона.
chiffonadjective
UK
/ʃɪˈfɒn/
US
/ʃɪˈfɑn/
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress to the party.
Она надела красивое шифоновое платье на вечеринку.

Definitions

chiffonnoun
A light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon, used for clothing.
She wore a beautiful dress made of pink chiffon to the party.
A type of cake that is very light and fluffy, made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and flavorings.
For dessert, we had a delicious lemon chiffon cake.
chiffonadjective
Light and sheer, often used to describe a type of fabric that is airy and delicate.
She wore a chiffon dress that fluttered gracefully in the breeze.